Description
A creamy and flavorful Tuscan chicken recipe slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce, finished with fresh spinach. Perfect as a fuss-free, company-friendly main dish that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a crockpot liner to prevent sticking.
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker evenly.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, cornstarch, minced garlic, sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a uniform sauce.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook Chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time may vary based on chicken thickness.
- Add Spinach: Once the chicken is cooked, gently stir the sauce and add the chopped spinach. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe is very low-carb and high-protein, making it suitable for a healthy diet.
- Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup or spray generously with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts, so always check the internal temperature.
- Serve with your favorite starch such as pasta, rice, or potatoes to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half but expect a thinner sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
